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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.........................................................................2-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................................................4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.......................................................................................5
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS................................................................6-12
Pre-start Checklist..........................................................................................................6
Operator’s Seat Adjustment..........................................................................................6
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blade & Wheel Drive ................................................7-10
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades .........................................................................9-10
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive.............................................................................9-10
Parking Brake ...............................................................................................................11
Cutting Height Adjustment..........................................................................................11
Reverse Lockout Mechanism......................................................................................12
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.........................................................13-18
Service – After First 5 Hours..................................................................................13-15
Change Engine Oil....................................................................................................13
Service Engine Air Cleaner ......................................................................................13
Check Mower Blade..................................................................................................13
Check Blade Drive Belt.............................................................................................14
Blade Brake ...............................................................................................................14
Service Brake / Park Brake.......................................................................................14
Check Interlock System............................................................................................14
Reverse Lockout Mechanism ..................................................................................15
Lubrication – Grease Fittings ..................................................................................15
Service – Every 25 Operating Hours .....................................................................15-17
Battery Fluid Level....................................................................................................15
Mower Deck Levelness.............................................................................................15
Clean Mower Deck ....................................................................................................15
Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication.........................................................................15
Mower Deck Linkage – Lubrication.........................................................................15
Front Wheel Bearing - Lubrication..........................................................................16
Rear Axle Bearing – Lubrication..............................................................................16
Differential / Chain Case – Lubrication..............................................................16-17
Service – Annually........................................................................................................17
Engine ........................................................................................................................17
Fuel Filter...................................................................................................................17
Every Two Years...........................................................................................................17
Storage – Out of Season..............................................................................................17
Removing Fuel Tank....................................................................................................18
SECTION 4- ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR..............................................................19-27
Engine Adjustments & Repair.....................................................................................19
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments...................................................................19
Blade Brake Adjustment..............................................................................................19
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side Levelness)...................................................20
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Levelness).................................................20
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment – 28” & 30” Decks .....................................................21
Rear Engine Rider Drive Components.......................................................................22
Service Brake/Park Brake Adjustment.......................................................................22
Mower Blade Replacement..........................................................................................23
Blade Sharpening.........................................................................................................23
Mower Drive Belt Removal/Replacement – 28” 30” & 33” Decks............................24
Battery Removal, Replacement, Service...............................................................25-27
ACCESSORIES .............................................................................................................27
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................28-29
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...........................................................................................30
MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS.......................................................................31
WARRANTY......................................................................................................................32
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE..........................................................................................33-36
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM.................................................................................37
IMPORTANT: The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only and
may differ from your specific model. Contact your Snapper dealer if you have questions.